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Will IPL Work for Patient with PCOS?

asked 3 years ago by kezi in london
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ) and I am worried that IPL will not work on me as I have a hormone problem. Is this correct?

2 answers to Will IPL Work for Patient with PCOS?

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IPL for Hair Removal - PCOS

Lasers (rather than IPL) are an excellent option for permanent hair removal for PCOS patients. We do not use IPL for any hair removal. Based on our research (and because we have spoken to hundreds of patients and practitioners) we do not believe it will lead to permanent removal of the hair. Laser hair removal is very different than IPL. Lasers are much higher powered and much more specific (to skin and hair type) and the proper use of lasers (even in PCOS patients) will lead to permanent... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No. The IPL should work great for you.

Thanks for your question. From your question, I'm assuming you mean the excess hair growth that is seen in PCOS and the IPL hair removal procedure. Any other IPL procedure would work in patients with PCOS without any difficulty. In regards to the excess hair growth and the IPL procedure, you should have no problem with using the IPL, and in fact, it is an excellent treatment for the excess hair growth that most people get on the chin, cheeks, jawline, and neck areas. The excess hair... more
Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

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